Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Avispa Fukuoka vs Kawasaki Frontale, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Avispa Fukuoka
1 – 0
Full Time
Kawasaki Frontale
Wed 25 Aug 2021 · 10:00 UTC Best Denki Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordy Croux 11' Y
Jordy Croux 12' Y
Y 90' Shintaro Kurumaya

Overview

Match Preview

Avispa Fukuoka vs Kawasaki Frontale — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyōto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tōkyō Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F·Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

2
1
7
Avispa Fukuoka 10 games · Avg 3.8 goals Kawasaki Frontale
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-25 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-04-14 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka

Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Kawasaki Frontale H 1–0 W
22 Aug Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
15 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–1 W
09 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D
17 Jul Gamba Osaka H 0–1 L
10 Jul Yokohama F·Marinos A 0–2 L
Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Avispa Fukuoka A 0–1 L
21 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
14 Aug Kashiwa Reysol A 0–0 D
09 Aug Ōita FC Trinita A 2–0 W
17 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–0 W
02 Jun Yokohama FC A 2–0 W

Season Stats

Avispa Fukuoka Kawasaki Frontale
#10 Position #14
21 Points 28
18 Played 18
7 / 0 / 11 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
49 Scored 38
59 Conceded 40
-10 GD -2
1.17 PPG 1.56
39% Win % 56%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
14% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season

Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
Shu Morooka 3 G 1 A
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 1 G
Yuma Tsujioka 1 G
Kawasaki Frontale
Marcinho 6 G 1 A
Yasuto Wakizaka 2 G 3 A
Tatsuya Ito 2 G 1 A
Lazar Romanic 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Avispa Fukuoka and Kawasaki Frontale get this one started.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' Avispa Fukuoka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 11' Jordy Croux is having his name booked by the referee on 11.
  • 12' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordy Croux.
  • 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 22' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Miki Yamane suffering a number of foals already.
  • 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 32' Avispa Fukuoka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Takaaki Shichi made 143 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 39 minute. Reo Hatate leaves to be changed by Yu Kobayashi.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 49' Kawasaki Frontale fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Avispa Fukuoka in their trying to find a way past Kawasaki Frontale's compact .
  • 59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Avispa Fukuoka needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 62' Avispa Fukuoka ring the changes. Caue has done his job and it is now time for Hiroyuki Mae to step up.
  • 64' The whistle greets Kento Tachibanada as he departs to be replaced by Tatsuya Hasegawa.
  • 66' Avispa Fukuoka is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jordy Croux on 66.
  • 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 74' It is a substitution in Kawasaki Frontale team. Leandro Damiao is replaced by Kei Chinen on 74 minute.
  • 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 81' Tatsuki Nara is replacing Jordy Croux for the Avispa Fukuoka side.
  • 86' Kawasaki Frontale is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Shintaro Kurumaya.
  • Full Time. Avispa Fukuoka beats Kawasaki Frontale

Lineups

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Akihiro Ienaga 4
Marcinho 4
Daiya Tono 3
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Kazuya Konno 2
Yu Kobayashi 2
Erison 2
Yuya Yamagishi 2

Head to Head

2021-08-25 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2021-04-14 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2021-08-25 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale W 2021-08-22 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka L 2021-08-15 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2021-08-09 Avispa Fukuoka 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-07-17 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Gamba Osaka L 2021-07-10 Yokohama F·Marinos 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka L

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2021-08-25 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale L 2021-08-21 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2021-08-14 Kashiwa Reysol 0–0 Kawasaki Frontale D 2021-08-09 Ōita FC Trinita 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale W 2021-07-17 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale W 2021-06-02 Yokohama FC 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.04 Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09 Kawasaki Frontale xG
I would bet for: Avispa Fukuoka or Kawasaki Frontale 77% + Over 2.5 goals 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka40% Draw23% Kawasaki Frontale37%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 77%
23%
± 3.5 58%
42%
± 4.5 39%
61%

Double Chance

Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
63%
Draw or Kawasaki Frontale
60%
Avispa Fukuoka or Kawasaki Frontale
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka31% Draw37% Kawasaki Frontale32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–0 not predicted
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 3
4.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
3.5%
3 – 3
3.3%
0 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka

Handicap Avispa Fukuoka covers Push Kawasaki Frontale covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 11% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 17% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 17% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 12% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
13% ✗
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.